Da Man Caliber 2025

When DAMAN Caliber first debuted in 2014, it marked the beginning of a journey into the intricate and endlessly fascinating world of fine watchmaking. What began as a special annual issue soon became a cornerstone of DAMAN’s storytelling—a chronicle of craftsmanship, creativity and the passage of time itself. Over the years, Caliber has witnessed the evolution of the watch industry from both inside and out. It has covered the great fairs and gatherings that once defined the horological calendar—from the dazzling halls of Baselworld and the prestige of SIHH to the new chapter written by Watches & Wonders Geneva and the many smaller, more intimate events now shaping the global conversation around watches. Each era has brought its own rhythm, and Caliber has grown alongside it, adapting its pages to…

Hands & Numerals The hands and numerals or indexes of a watch are actually carefully considered to ensure aesthetic cohesion as well as, most importantly, legibility. As such, most watch designs rely on the most basic variations. Crystal & Finishing Transparent crystal on a watchcase can be made of: SYNTHETIC SAPPHIRE is the hardest and most used in Swiss watches. It is also sometimes used for casebacks. MINERAL GLASS is basically made of ordinary glass. It is inexpensive but easy to break. ACRYLIC or Plexiglass is the most affordable but has very low resistance to scratches. Basic types of dial featirs and finishings include: SUPER-LUMINOVA is a brand name for a glow-in-the-dark material mostly applied on watch indexes as well as watch hands. GUILLOCHÉ is a general term for repetitive-pattern…

Countdown to Watches & Wonders 2026 WATCHES & WONDERS GENEVA 2026 is set to return from April 14 to 20, while promising an even larger and more dynamic edition of the fair. Professional days will run from April 14-17, followed by public days from April 18-20. Next year’s show welcomes Audemars Piguet alongside ten new brands including Corum, B.R.M Chronographes and Sinn Spezialuhren, expanding both the event’s footprint and visitor experience. The redesigned venue aims to enhance comfort and service, while a citywide cultural program will bring Geneva to life with exhibitions, evening events and after-work sessions. The LAB segment will also return, inviting innovators, startups and tech companies to showcase cutting-edge ideas to more than 60 leading brands and industry experts. Watches & Wonders 2026 once again cements Geneva’s…

Return to Tokyo INSPIRED by the restless energy of Tokyo’s skyline, the 2025 King Seiko VANAC collection breathes new life into a 1970s design icon. The new models feature sharply contoured, bezel-free cases and dials that transition through twilight purple, deep navy and sunrise silver—colors that capture the shifting moods of the city itself. The blue variant, in particular, reflects a distinct moment on Tokyo’s horizon, blending urban dynamism with refined poise. More than a nostalgic revival, the 2025 VANAC embodies a renewed vision of sophistication—sporty in character, architectural in form and unmistakably modern in execution. KING SEIKO VANAC CASE SIZE: 41MM CASE MATERIAL: STAINLESS-STEEL DIAL: BLUE STRAP: STAINLESS-STEEL BRACELET MOVEMENT: CALIBER 8L45 POWER RESERVE: 72 HOURS WATER RESISTANCE: 100 METERS Blue Depths THE TUDOR Black Bay 54 “Lagoon Blue”…

A Blaze of Innovation TWO decades after Hublot revolutionized modern watchmaking with the launch of the Big Bang, the brand celebrates the icon’s 20th anniversary with a special fivepiece limited-edition series. Among them, the Big Bang 20th Anniversary Red Magic stands out with its electrifying hue and uncompromising presence. Limited to just 100 pieces, this striking model showcases Hublot’s 2018 breakthrough in in-house colored ceramic—a pioneering achievement that pushed the limits of both color intensity and material resilience. More than a timepiece, the Red Magic embodies Hublot’s enduring commitment to experimentation, energy, and fearless design. HUBLOT BIG BANG 20TH ANNIVERSARY RED MAGIC CASE SIZE: 43MM CASE MATERIAL: POLISHED RED CERAMIC DIAL: STAMPED SATIN-FINISHED CARBON EFFECT STRAP: RED AND BLACK STRUCTURED RUBBER STRAP MOVEMENT: MHUB1280.20YEARS: UNICO MANUFACTURE POWER RESERVE: 72 HOURS…

Back in Action TAG Heuer celebrates its return to Formula 1 with an exceptional creation: the TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph | F1. Crafted from a harmonious combination of ceramic and sapphire, the case achieves a perfect balance of performance and elegance. Inside, the automatic split-seconds chronograph Calibre TH81-00—one of the lightest and most sophisticated movements ever developed by TAG Heuer—drives the watch. From the sleek white ceramic case, crown and pushers that echo the aerodynamic contours of a racing machine to the red-tinted translucent dial radiating pure adrenaline, every detail of this timepiece captures the spirit of Formula 1 at full throttle. TAG HEUER MONACO SPLIT-SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH | F1 CASE SIZE: 39MM CASE MATERIAL: WHITE CERAMIC DIAL: RED-TINTED TRANSLUCENT DIAL STRAP: WHITE LEATHER STRAP MOVEMENT: CALIBER TH81-00 POWER RESERVE:…